summarised our review of research into factors that can affect quality of education in the subject.outlined the national context in relation to PE.Since there are a variety of ways that schools can construct and teach a high-quality PE curriculum, it is important to recognise that there is no single way of achieving high-quality PE. The purpose of this research review and the intended audience is outlined more fully in the ‘Principles behind Ofsted’s research reviews and subject reports’. We will then publish a subject report to share what we have learned.

We will use this understanding of subject quality to examine how PE is taught in England’s schools. Its purpose is to identify factors that can contribute to high-quality school PE curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and systems. This review explores the literature relating to the field of PE. High-quality PE therefore is a physical and cultural entitlement. Kretchmar, when discussing the importance of physical activity and play, states that participation makes ‘our lives go better, not just longer’. Without being taught the language of sport and physical activity, pupils can miss out on an enriching aspect of our communal life. PE provides a gateway into the world of sport and physical activity.īeyond physical participation, the traditions and cultural reference points associated with sport and physical activity are part of our shared heritage. In PE, pupils learn increasingly intelligent movement and important knowledge that can reduce barriers to participation and inform their own healthy, active lifestyle choices. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. The national curriculum states: Ī high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. High-quality PE is an entitlement for all pupils, regardless of their starting points or their prior experiences of sport and physical activity.

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